Australia Shuts Border Between States For First Time in 100-Years as Coronavirus Cases Surge Crossing the border between two states in Australia will be forbidden from tomorrow as officials rush to prevent a surge in coronavirus cases in the city of Melbourne spreading. It is the first time for 100-years (since the Spanish Flu pandemic, 1919) that the border between Victoria and New South Wales, the nation’s two most densely populated states, has been shut […] Oz Brains | July 6, 2020 0 Comments
Hotham and Falls Creek, Australia Delay Opening to July 6th Due to “Challenging Early Season Conditions” Vail Resorts announced today that Hotham and Falls Creek will delay the opening of the ski lifts for the 2020 snow season until 6 July (conditions permitting) due to challenging early-season conditions. The delay is to ensure that Hotham and Falls Creek can open enough terrain to provide a safe experience in accordance with the COVID-19 Safe Operating Plan. Vail Resorts […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 24, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Thredbo Resort, Australia Opens for the 2020 Winter Season [arve url="https://youtu.be/-ZbR0AoyyTs"] Oz Brains | June 24, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Tens of Thousands Overwhelm Thredbo, Australia Website as Online Ticket Sales Begin Within minutes of launching their online ticket sales, Thredbo ski resort was inundated with tens of thousands of snow-lovers keen to ensure their place in the lift lines this season. After a record number of customers queued on their on-line store, the resort was forced to extend the sales to midday today. As a new measure to comply with strict COVID […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 11, 2020 0 Comments
Young Autistic Boy Rescued After Spending Two Days Lost on Freezing Mountain A young autistic boy lost on an Australian mountain for two days in freezing conditions has been rescued after being found hiding in bushland. The 14-year-old, with non-verbal autism, became separated from his family while they were hiking Mount Disappointment on Monday. Related: 2 Hikers Survived 18-Days Lost and Without Food in ‘Middle Earth’ Hundreds of people including local volunteers took […] Oz Brains | June 10, 2020 0 Comments
New Snow in Australia: City Records Coldest Temperatures in 80 Years Melbourne, Australia just recorded the coldest start to winter since 1943, reaching a maximum temperature of just 52ºF on Monday, June 1. That’s the coldest start to the month of June in 80 years! Related: Photo Tour: New Snow at Australian Ski Resorts Today Most of the continent has had a chilly week with rain forecast for several days and heavy […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 3, 2020 0 Comments
Legendary Australian Freeski Magazine Chillfactor Launches Kickstarter to Get 21st Annual Issue to Print Legendary Australian freeski magazine Chillfactor has put out an eagerly awaited issue every year for the last 20-years and has one in the works for this year. However, with the current global situation, they are struggling for the finances upfront to pay for the print run so are turning to you, the freeskiing public for help. Check out their Kickstarter […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 22, 2020 0 Comments
Ski Resorts in New South Wales, Australia Move Step Closer to Opening as Travel Restrictions Relaxed The New South Wales (NSW) Government in Australia has confirmed that regional travel in the state will be allowed for any reason, including holidays, from June 1. Obviously great news for ski areas in the area such as Thredbo and Perisher. We’re stoked on the lifting of the NSW travel ban that was announced today 🙌 A friendly heads up that […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 21, 2020 0 Comments
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